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Tim Cook, who stepped down as Apple’s CEO, bid farewell to employees on his final day in the role, describing his 15-year leadership as the greatest privilege of his life. The 65-year-old Cook will remain on the board as executive chairman. During Cook’s tenure, which began after Steve Jobs, Apple reached a trillion-dollar valuation and launched products such as Apple Watch, AirPods and Apple Vision Pro.
John Ternus’s schedule
John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, became CEO on 1 September. Ternus’s first major test will be next week’s launch event.
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The event is expected to see the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models and Apple’s first foldable smartphone.
Cook said he was at peace with his decision and trusted Ternus, adding that he would miss the role greatly. Ternus, who was named his successor in April, took over 25 years after joining Apple and said he would remain committed to the company’s values and vision.